One person was killed and six others were injured in a violent clash that allegedly arose out of a dispute over accidentally spilling chicken curry on a guest’s clothes during a wedding in Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur, police said on Sunday.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kaustubh suspended the local police station in charge on Sunday, while seven accused were arrested in connection with the case.
SP North Gyanendra Kumar said that the incident took place on Friday night at a marriage hall in Bichhia area within the limits of Shahpur police station.
According to police, tensions started rising when people in the wedding procession of Sameer Kumar, a sanitation worker, arrived at Jungal Tulsiram village and were dancing to the music of the DJ. SP City Nimish Dashrath Patil said the dispute later intensified near the dining area when a rush for chicken rations led to a stampede among guests.
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“During the disturbance, a plate of chicken curry spilled on the shirt of one of the youth, leading to an altercation that quickly turned violent,” Patel said.
Police said members of the groom’s procession and local attendees clashed using belts, sticks and bricks.
During the clash, Sumit Kumar (26), who attended the wedding from the groom’s side, sustained serious injuries and was later declared dead at BRD Medical College on Saturday. The police added that six others who were injured were taken to the same hospital and are receiving treatment.
A video of the incident circulated on social media on Saturday. HT was unable to independently verify the video.
